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Alegria in Wonderland, Alegria Pride 2009
We slid down the Alegria Rabbit Hole shortly after three a.m.-and when we landed on our feet, we had to stop. We had to STOP-right where we were and take it all in: the cacophonous adrenal rush of sliding into Alegria in Wonderland at warp speed. So much to discover, as Alice might have said: the caterpillar perched atop the humongous mushroom, oversized tea cups and saucers (with Alegria tea bags-Drink me!), a double-spout tea pot-and a huge pink Cheshire cat whose grin illuminated the recesses of M2 like a crescent moon over Manhattan. We’d slipped through the looking glass and landed in Wonderland.
SouthCoast Equality Pride: New Bedford, Mass :: June 27, 2009
Celebrating their 2nd Pride Festival, this time at Court House Square in Historic Downtown New Bedford, Mass, was SouthCoast Equality Pride. With support from Connecticut, Boston, The Cape and Rhode Island, the party lasted a full day and provided a full slate of entertainment for those who came. EDGE is proud to support this new Pride Festival and have tons of photos to show you the fun that was had by all on this day!
Review: Dance on the Pier 2009
This year’s Dance on the Pier provided flawless music from three talented DJs, perfect weather and a hot crowd. Even slightly non-marquee live acts couldn’t dampen the thousands stamping their feet on top of the Hudson River.
Indian gay rights march calls to legalize gay sex
Hundreds of gay rights supporters waved flags and danced past traffic during marches through three Indian cities Sunday to celebrate gay pride and call for the decriminalization of homosexuality in this deeply conservative country.
New York Celebrates Stonewall 40 With a March Down the Avenue
The 40th anniversary of the riots that sparked the modern gay-rights movement was celebrated in style, with hundreds of thousands of people marching in New York City and millions more cheering them on.
Dance on the Pier 23 - NYC Pride :: June 28, 2009
The Dance on the Pier was born out of a time when LGBT persons could not dance openly and proudly together, so for this reason, this official NYC LGBT Dance had a special meaning during the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall in this year's Pride. EDGE joined the thousands of people who came to dance out and proud in the open at Pier 54 and caught Kat de Luna performing all of her great hits! Here are the pics!
Liza Minnelli enchants Paris gay pride march
Hundreds of thousands on Saturday marched through Paris and Berlin in flamboyant Gay Pride parades with US showbiz diva and gay icon Liza Minnelli mesmerising crowds in the French capital.
Jerusalem gay pride parade ends peacefully
A gay pride parade in Jerusalem ended peacefully on Thursday but the planned opening of a municipal parking lot on the Jewish sabbath will test the delicate balance between religious and secular Jews in the city.
Rhode Island Pride Parade :: June 20, 2009
As the parade was forming up, it started raining. Did that deter anyone? No way! While the pictures may have a few rain drops on them, the fun, the Pride and the crowds were on display for all to see. Enjoy EDGE’s record of the fabulousness that is New England’s only night time Pride parade!
Jerusalem hosts gay pride parade
A heavy police presence was deployed in Jerusalem’s streets ahead of the city’s annual gay pride parade.
Pride, Bal’mer Style
The 34th Annual Baltimore Pride dodged the bad weather bullet, and was a great celebration.
Cleve Jones to co-marshal NYC Pride parade
Long-time activist Cleve Jones, who interned with assassinated San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the 1970s, spoke with EDGE about the purpose of Pride, his call for a March on Washington and how he feels equality for LGBT Americans can be achieved-at the federal level.
Forever Phyllis! - talking to Cloris Leachman
In a six-decade career, Cloris Leachman has won an Oscar, a record nine Emmys, and a Golden Globe. Recently her autobiography, Cloris (Kensington, $24), co-authored with ex-husband and best friend George Englund, is out. She’s launched a clothing line for mature women. And she became a sensation on Dancing With the Stars. This weekend she’s the Grand Marshall of the SF Pride Parade. Read what the always outspoken Leachman has to say.
RI Pride Festival :: June 20, 2009
With the theme of "Paint the Town Proud - Create, Act, Inspire" the RI Pride Committee held the 33rd Annual Pride Festival at Station Park in Providence. Thousands came out to visit the vendors, walk the dog, and enjoy the acts on the main stage. The day ended on a high note with Debra Gibson giving a full performance for the crowds as the sun set. EDGE was there to capture all the fun for you!
Stonewall Pride Parade 2009 :: June 20, 2009
Stonewall Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale held the 2009 Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20. This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, recognized as the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement and everyone was invited to honor this historic event during this parade. EDGE captured this historic celebration! Here are the proud pics!
Chris Harris Brings Deborah Cox to Providence :: June 19, 2009
Chris Harris returned to Providence to help the RI Pride Committee with a fund raising party the opening night of the 33rd Pride Festival Weekend at Lupo’s, and to turn up the heat he brought Deborah Cox who gave a wonderful live performance that had her fans singing along with their favorites tunes. EDGE was there and lets you see what happened behind, on and in front of the stage!
Folsom Street East :: June 21, 2009
Folsom Street East, New York’s s/m-leather-fetish themed street festival, took place this past Sunday over Leather Pride Weekend and drew nearly 10,000 visitors. This leather event included performances from feature Billboard Top Ten recording artist Sylvia Tosun, as well as Peppermint, Reina, Miss Guy, the Johns, The Imperial Court of New York, Noa Tylo, Trai La Trash and Fredrick Ford. Check out the EDGE shots from FSE ’09!
RI Pride VIP Party :: June 19, 2009
The 33 Pride Festival Weekend opened with the 2nd Annual VIP Party for the Volunteers, Supporters and Donors who make the Pride Festival possible. A highlight of the evening was the first ever lighting of the RI Statehouse in the colors of the Rainbow! EDGE was there and got the photos of this historic night for you to enjoy.
SVEDKA Pride Party
Where was the coolest place to hang between the Pride Parade and the block parties? The SVEDKA Vodka party, co-sponsored by EDGE, at DaVinci’s Restaurant on Columbus Avenue. See who came by...
Stonewall Inn goes retro
The Stonewall Inn has come a long way since being ground zero for the gay civil rights movement 40 years ago. Now it looks to the future by reimagining the past.